Communities Fund
Action for climate or providing services to make people more financially resilient.
National
£25,000 extra
Match funding
Raise more with match funding
Access millions of pounds in match funding – boost your campaign and help reach your target faster.
Sport England: Movement Fund
Grant funding to improve physical activity opportunities for your community.
National
£15,000 extra
BA Better World Community Fund
Supporting communities to create a better world and more sustainable future.
National
Fully allocated - check back soon
What is match funding?
Match funding lets you raise extra money by unlocking grants from corporate, public sector, or charitable partners. These organisations may match every £1 you raise or add a top-up to your total.
Crowdfunder’s match funding connects you with partners and local authorities to help boost your fundraising pot with match funding grants.
Add your own match fund
Add your own match fund to a project on Crowdfunder, and make each donation work twice as hard. Great for leveraging existing partnerships, bringing your own match fund to a campaign can amplify the number of donations and amount it receives.
How to apply for match funding
Create your project
Create your project on Crowdfunder and share your story.
See if you're eligible
We’ll show you which match funds you may be eligible for.
Apply for funding
Apply, and our partner match funds could boost your fundraising.
Who is eligible for funding?
Eligible campaigns include:
Charities can access match funding grants from corporate and public sector organisations.
If you’re fundraising for a project benefitting your community you could be eligible to receive match funding grants from our partners.
Upgrading facilities, buying new equipment, or covering travel expenses? Match funding could help secure the funds you need.
Personal causes and prize draws
Personal cause fundraisers and prize draws are not currently eligible for match funding.
If you’re raising funds via a Crowdfunder rewards project, then you’re welcome to apply for a top up from one of our match funding partners. Each match fund has its own criteria, so check this before applying.
Benefits of match funding
- Raise extra money
- Boost awareness of your cause
- Extra momentum for your campaign
- Share the fundraising load
Match funding stories
These campaigns received a match funding boost thanks to the crowd and our partners.
Woodshop of Recycled Delights
This non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), has evolved into a thriving hub.
UK Wild Otter Trust
Significantly improving rehabilitation of otters and helping prepare them for life back in the wild.
The Pearl Exchange
A dynamic creative hub for 18-35 year olds secured their future for the youth of Bude through crowdfunding.
PramaLife
PramaLife crowdfunded to raise essential funds that will directly support their cost of living initiative.
York RI AFC
York RI AFC crowdfunded to ensure a more sustainable future for their members.
Portsmouth Library of Things
Share Portsmouth reduce carbon, waste and raw materials through sharing, repairing and re-using.
Match funding for community projects
We’ve got millions of pounds of matched funding available for community projects across the UK.
If you’re fundraising for your sports team, local park, or community hub, you could be eligible to receive crowdfunding grants from our national or regional partners.
Match funding for charities
Charities can access crowdfunding grants from corporate and public sector organisations via Crowdfunder. Match funding can take you beyond your fundraising target, helping you to take your campaign to the next level.
Apply for match funding today to support everything from your local hospice to international causes.
Crowdfund with confidence
Crowdfunding can help you build support and raise money for your idea – but it requires planning. That’s why we’ve created practical tools to help you get started and succeed.
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Match funding FAQs
How much extra money could I raise via match funding?
There’s over £10 million in match funding available at Crowdfunder. Some of our matched giving partners may pledge to double your fundraising total, while others will pledge to donate a specific amount when you reach your target to boost your pot. Every match fund will have its own specific criteria, so always check this before applying for funding support. The total amount you’re eligible to receive will depend on the initial target you set for your campaign.
When is the best time to apply for match funding?
It’s best to apply for match funding before you set up your crowdfunding project. Get your applications in, then set your page live. Our match funding partners will look at your campaign page when making a decision on who to award match funding to.
Can I apply for crowdfunding grants from more than one partner?
Yes, you can apply for match funding from as many partners as you like. If there are multiple funds that you feel you’d be eligible to receive money from, you’re welcome to apply to them all. Each individual match fund partner will then decide whether to award funds to your campaign.
When will I find out if my match funding application has been successful?
It typically takes between 1 and 4 weeks for match fund partners to let you know if your application for match funding has been successful.
How are match funding grants paid out?
You’ll receive the pledged funds from your match funding partner(s) after you reach your crowdfunding target. This money will be kept separately from the rest of your fundraising pot, and will be paid into your match funding wallet via your Crowdfunder dashboard. You’ll receive the match funds shortly after drawing down the money from your crowdfund.